Everest Base Camp Trek
- Duration 15 days
- Vacation Style Trekking
- Activity Level Hard
- Group Size Min-Max
Trip description
Experience the complete blend of culture with beautiful landscapes leading to spectacular scenery in the shade of the Everest with Everest base camp trek!
Everest base camp trek is one of the most popular treks in Nepal. It is the most sought-after trekking destination in the world as it is the gateway to the highest peak in the world – Mount Everest. The base camp flaunts a magnificent up-close view of Mount Everest. In addition, it also opens up to the splendid views of other peaks such as Mt.Lhotse, Choyu, Makalu and many more.
This 16-day trek starts from the classic starting point of every trek in Everest region, Lukla. The trek itself is very diverse with varying landscapes of lush green meadows, dense forests to close up views of pristine mastiffs. Passing through Sherpa villages, the difficulty of the trek depends upon the number of days and the route.
Everest Base Camp is amazing once in a lifetime adventure which rewards every trekker with an exciting and thrilling journey by flaunting the wide areas of stunning landscapes, ethnic settlements, years old Buddhist monasteries at Monjo, Namche, Tengboche and Pangboche and ultimately an array of towering peaks including AmaDablam, Kang Tega, Nuptse, Thamserku, KusumKangaro, Pumori, Lhotse, Lobuche, Island Peak, Makalu and breathtaking Everest itself.
One must be physically fit in order to complete the trek to Everest base camp. The trail route elevates up to 5,364 m, risks of altitude sickness is very high in case the length of the trek is inadequate without ample time for acclimatization. People with respiratory problems must consult their doctor before heading out on this trek while others on trek must remain adequately hydrated.
If you are eager to admire the majestic beauty of Everest without having to conquer the Everest itself then, Everest base camp trek is just the trek for you.
Experience the complete blend of the thrilling trail with unique culture leading to spectacular scenery in the shade of the Everest with Everest base camp trek!
Trip Facts
- Everest Base Camp is in the lap of the world highest mountain Mount Everest (also known as "Sagarmatha" in Nepal, "Chomolungma" in Tibet and "Deodungha" in Darjeeling).
- Everest Base Camp is at the altitude of 5364m above the sea level.
- Until 1856, no one recognized Everest as the highest mountain in the world.
- Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary made the first official ascent of Everest on 29 May 1953 using the route from Jiri to Namche Bazaar for the expedition.
- Everest Base Camp is inside the Sagarmatha National Park which is enlisted in World Heritage Site (UNESCO).
- Appa Sherpa of Nepal is the one to hold the record of reaching the summit of Mount Everest the most at 21 times as of May 11, 2011.
- Best season for this trip is March to May and September to November.
Why this trip
Everest Base Camp is amazing once in a lifetime type of trip that surely rewards each of its trekkers with the adventurous and thrilling journey that includes the wide areas of stunning landscapes, ethnic settlements, years old Buddhist monasteries at Monjo, Namche, Tengboche and Pangboche and ultimately to the midst of towering peaks including AmaDablam, Kang Tega, Nuptse, Thamserku, KusumKangaro, Pumori, Lhotse, Lobuche, Island Peak, Makalu and breathtaking Everest itself.
- Day 1 ARRIVAL
- Day 2 KATHMANDU SIGHTSEEING
- Day 3 LUKLA/PHAKDING (2656M)
- Day 4 TREK TO NAMCHE (3450M)
- Day 5 ACCLIMATIZATION
- Day 6 TREK TO TENCGBOCHE (3870M)
- Day 7 TREK TO DINGBOCHE (4410M)
- Day 8 ACCLIMATIZATION
- Day 9 TREK TO LOBUCHE (4940 M)
- Day 10 TREK TO GORAKSHEP (5170 M/EVEREST BASE CAMP (5364 M)
- Day 11 KALA PATTHAR (5545M)/PHERICHE (4288M)
- Day 12 TREK TO NAMCHE
- Day 13 TREK TO LUKLA
- Day 14 BUFFER DAY
- Day 15 KATHMANDU
- Day 16 DEPARTURE
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